Fallon Sherrock

Fallon Sherrock, born on July 2, 1994, in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, developed an early interest in darts through her parents, who were county-level players. Along with her twin sister Felicia, Fallon began playing darts seriously in her teens, quickly progressing through youth titles and representing England. A significant turning point in her early career was her decision to forgo forensic science studies at university to dedicate herself fully to darts. By 2012, she had become the Girls World Masters winner and achieved success in various women’s open competitions, laying the groundwork for her professional career. Her determination was further exemplified during a serious kidney illness in 2017, which, despite causing her face to swell and attracting online abuse, fueled her resolve to succeed.

Sherrock achieved global recognition in December 2019 when she became the first woman to defeat a man at the PDC World Darts Championship, beating Ted Evetts and then Mensur Suljović. This groundbreaking performance at Alexandra Palace earned her the nickname “Queen of the Palace” and garnered international media attention, with endorsements from figures like Billie Jean King and Sarah Jessica Parker. She continued to break new ground, becoming the first woman to reach the last 16 of a mixed-gender major darts tournament at the 2021 Grand Slam of Darts, and later the quarter-finals. In 2022, she further cemented her legacy by winning the inaugural Women’s World Matchplay title. Her career is marked by consistent progression, including winning numerous PDC Women’s Series titles and being appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2023 for her contributions to darts.

Throughout her career, Sherrock has maintained a focus on her family, particularly her son, Rory, who was born in 2014 and has autism. Balancing her demanding darts schedule with her role as a mother, she has demonstrated resilience and dedication. Despite ongoing health challenges related to her kidney condition, which led her to announce a sabbatical from darts in 2026, Sherrock remains a competitive force. She made history in 2023 by hitting the first recorded nine-dart finish by a woman in a PDC event and later a televised nine-darter during the Modus Super Series. Her impact extends beyond her individual achievements, as she has helped to make darts more inclusive and accessible, challenging stereotypes and inspiring a new generation of players.